BBN Internship Program 2026 l Always Catching Up – Never Arriving

By - Jui Deshpande

Being in your late teens and early twenties is often a state of confusion. You’re excited to live and experience this new era which looks like freedom. Yet it is time people feel most stuck. It is a phase where nothing feels completely figured out, and the perfect life plan exists only in your diary, not in reality. Watching others achieve things that still feel distant to you, or seeing people afford what you can only dream of, quietly creates a lingering pressure. The fear is not always loud, but it stays : the fear of falling behind.

We see countless stories on the internet that highlight only success, rarely show us behind  the scenes. The stress, struggle, or privilege behind it. This creates a constant feeling that no matter how much effort we put into our own journey, it is never enough. For many, comparison with friends and peers quietly grows, even when they try hard to avoid it. Watching others achieve stability, clarity, or success can create a silent pressure to keep up. Over time, this comparison slowly begins to shape how we see our own progress and worth.

This fear begins to affect the mind more than reality itself. It slowly turns into self-doubt, constant overthinking, and emotional exhaustion. Many begin to question their choices, their pace, and even their abilities. There is a quiet feeling of being lost, as if everyone else is already sailing while you are still searching for direction. The pressure does not always come from outside; often, it grows silently within.

When I spoke to people my age, a common pattern appeared. Many admitted that the fear of falling behind is strongest when it comes to career and stability. Watching friends secure jobs, plan higher studies, or seem more certain about their future often creates silent comparison, even when journeys are completely different. Some described feeling out of place, as if everyone else understood life better or moved faster. Interestingly, many also realised that this fear is often created by comparison rather than reality, a race where each person is unknowingly running on a different path.

Over time, many begin to realise that this fear is not always rooted in reality, but in comparison and expectations. Every individual moves at a different pace, shaped by different circumstances, opportunities, and choices. They are aware of this but accepting this fact is harder.  Success, too, holds a different meaning for everyone : for some it is stability, earning money, for others peace of mind, growth, or simply becoming a better version of themselves. When viewed beyond comparison, the idea of “falling behind” begins to lose its weight.

Perhaps life was never meant to be a race with a fixed timeline. The fear of falling behind reminds us more about our doubts than our reality. Progress is not always visible, and direction is not always clear, yet movement continues in its own quiet way. In learning to trust our own journey rather than measure it against others, we may realise that we were never truly behind, only moving differently.

Cinema l Secrets Out Finally

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

Perception is what Bollywood is about - this make-believe world is, more often than not - operating under illusions. Is that the reason why the success rate of films is a mere 7%.

This article and video of Anubhav Sinha today, in the highest circulated English daily in the world, proves yet again - how media-reports change the perception of the film.

When I reported in 2011 while writing for a newspaper that Ra.One bombed at the BO, my editor asked me, "isn't the film a hit; everyone is calling it so"

"So", I answered, "mam, everyone knows about advertorials, PR and other activities, the film being called a hit is just a PR gimmick, because earlier Billu and My Name Is Khan too were flops".

But the perception was built; even today when I tell people that post-2007 only hits Shahrukh has delivered are all with Deepika - OSO, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Pathan and Jawan - you can count them on fingers.

Another similar film that was perceived to be a hit was, "Gangs of Wasseypur" - in fact there are so many films that media referred to as hits, doling four or five stars to yawn-yarns.

Yes, these media-made hits are - 'are' because, media still propels films like O Romeo and Assi - doling out three or four stars to these turkeys - these 'perceived successes' are the reason for Hindi cinema churning out flops.

Thankfully, Anubhav now acknowledges that Ra.One failed at the BO.

Press Release l Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies Launches AI India Blueprint at India AI Impact Summit 2026 to Advance India’s Trusted and Sovereign AI Future

Story Highlights

• The Dell India AI Blueprint presents a national execution framework to scale artificial intelligence as a core pillar of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047
• The framework supports India’s policy priorities including the IndiaAI Mission, Digital Personal Data Protection Act and the Safe and Trusted AI framework
• The blueprint outlines clear recommendations across sovereign AI infrastructure, energy-resilient data centres, federated data foundations, workforce development and responsible governance

New Delhi, India – February 20, 2026 – Dell Technologies today announced the launch of its AI India Blueprint, “Advancing India’s AI Future: A Blueprint for Trusted, Secure and Nationwide Success,” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. It provides a structured, execution-focused framework to help India translate its AI ambition into national-scale impact, positioning artificial intelligence as the next evolution in India’s Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystem.

India has demonstrated global leadership in deploying digital platforms at population scale through initiatives such as Aadhaar, UPI and the broader Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystem. As AI becomes central to economic competitiveness, governance and innovation, The Dell India AI Blueprint outlines how India can move from pilots to production by treating AI as a shared national capability rather than a fragmented set of technology projects.

Why it matters

AI has the potential to drive productivity gains across every sector, modernise public services and strengthen India’s strategic autonomy in the global digital economy. Industry estimates indicate that AI workloads in India are projected to grow at approximately 30 percent CAGR through 2030, while the IndiaAI Mission anticipates national compute demand in the 12–15 exaFLOPS range by the end of the decade. At the same time, projections suggest that data centres could consume up to 8% of India’s electricity by 2030, underscoring the need for coordinated infrastructure and energy planning.

The Dell India AI Blueprint addresses these realities by offering practical recommendations to convert policy ambition, including the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, into scalable, trusted and energy-aware execution.

A clear execution framework for nationwide AI adoption

The Blueprint is anchored around three mutually reinforcing pillars, each supported by targeted recommendations:

INVEST

Establish sovereign, resilient AI infrastructure at national scale by expanding AI compute capacity, energy-efficient data centres and lawful, federated data foundations. The blueprint calls for a national AI compute strategy with defined capacity targets, regional deployment aligned with innovation clusters and transparent access for startups, academia, MSMEs and public institutions. It also emphasizes integrating compute growth with power availability, connectivity and sustainability while accelerating domestic manufacturing to strengthen supply-chain resilience.

INNOVATE

With India projected to require nearly one million AI professionals by 2030, the blueprint emphasises coordinated workforce development across education, industry and government. Key recommendations include integrating AI literacy across education, expanding AI Centres of Excellence beyond metro cities, establishing civil service AI academies and enabling applied research and innovation through open, sovereign AI ecosystems.

EVOLVE

As AI systems become more pervasive across critical sectors, the blueprint reinforces the importance of trust-by-design. It supports India’s principles-based and sector-led governance approach while recommending clearer operational guidance, stronger AI cybersecurity baselines and wider adoption of Zero Trust architectures. The framework also calls for enhanced provenance, testing and assurance mechanisms to address emerging risks such as data poisoning, adversarial attacks and model misuse.

Dell’s commitment to India’s AI future

With AI adoption accelerating and infrastructure demand moving toward exaFLOP scale, execution will define India’s next phase of digital leadership. Dell Technologies brings decades of experience supporting mission-critical digital platforms in India and global leadership in end-to-end AI infrastructure to help enable this transition.

Through the launch of The Dell India AI Blueprint at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Dell Technologies reinforces its long-term commitment to supporting India’s AI ambitions by enabling innovation that is secure, scalable, and aligned with the nation’s goals of digital sovereignty and inclusive growth.

Perspectives

"India is at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey, with AI poised to become a cornerstone of national progress. The Dell India AI Blueprint outlines a practical framework to harness AI in a way that benefits everyone, ensuring it is trusted, inclusive, and aligned with India’s unique strengths and goals. By investing in sovereign infrastructure, fostering innovation through collaboration, and leveraging the power of public-private partnerships, India can build a robust AI ecosystem that drives innovation and inclusion. At Dell Technologies, we are proud to support India’s AI vision by enabling the infrastructure, partnerships, and expertise needed to turn this ambition into reality." - Vivek Mohindra, Senior Vice President and Special Advisor to the Vice Chair and COO, Dell Technologies

"India’s strength lies in its ability to innovate and adapt technology to meet the needs of its people. As we embark on this next chapter of AI adoption, it’s critical to focus on building solutions that are not only scalable and secure but also deeply aligned with India’s unique priorities of inclusion, resilience, and self-reliance. At Dell Technologies, we are committed to working closely with the IndiaAI Mission and other stakeholders to create AI infrastructure that empowers local talent, modernises public services, and drives meaningful progress. Our AI Blueprint reflects our belief that AI will be a transformative force for good, enabling India to lead the way in shaping a future that is equitable, sustainable, and globally influential." -  Manish Gupta, President and Managing Director at Dell Technologies, India

Not Just A Review l Assi

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

If anyone wants to know what is ailing the Indian cinema, particularly Hindi Cinema, watch Assi. The film has WRONG written all over it. Right from direction to scripting to even, acting. 

A total downer given the fact that the film is toplined by some real good actors of these times.

The film is about a gang-rape victim and the way lawyer goes about to get her justice braving the corrupt system. The premise is the same as much illustrious and well-made Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer Pink. But this film is no Pink.

The failing of the film is that it is all scream with little substance for example when Taapsee during her climatic speech tells the judge about the recent rapes, it is only she who is crying and testing the nerves of the audiences.

Where are the emotions that a subject of this magnitude ought to carry?

This is as much the failing of the director as it is of Taapsee.

The only credible performance comes from Revathy, her character hearing the proceedings helplessly, equating well with whatever 4-5 audiences watching this film helplessly.

With many shows cancelled on the opening day itself, the film is a non-starter and disaster from the word GO.

Cinema l Toxic Style, No Substance

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The highly anticipated teaser of Toxic released today. The teaser confirmed the worst fears of the trade, up-north. Toxic looks all style with little substance.

Yash together with Prabhas and Allu Arjun is part of triumvirate from the south that have a pull at the BO in north; yet the teaser of Toxic looks in the zone of Saaho and Salaar both the films after a strong weekend fizzled out to be average earners in the Hindi format.

For Toxic, another big challenge is it's clash with Dhurandhar - The Revenge; part 2 of the highly anticipated action-thriller from Aditya Dhar.

Teaser done, a much-better trailer is what is needed from Toxic, if it wants to be the top-winner on March 19.

Advertorial l JITIKD Calendar Models 2026

Compiled by - Rani S.

Jitika Devi, award-winning model and fashionpreneur very recently launched the 2026 edition of her coveted Calendar under the brand name JITIKD.

Shot across various locations in Delhi-NCR, the calendar featured models and personalities from all over India, right from Delhi to Assam, Punjab to Tamil Nadu - the calendar was a melting-pot of both established names and aspiring-talent.

Jitika spoke to Bhaarat Bol News and said "I couldn't be more happier, I am not only the producer, but also the creative director and one of the lead models in the calendar."

Bipasha Chhetri, fast gaining a foothold in the Indian fashion industry said, "my dream is to walk at New York Fashion Week one day; I feel this is one of the first concrete steps towards it.

Margarita Seguy, one of the leading film and fashion names at the Cannes Film Festival, was all appreciative about Jitika's efforts, speaking to Bhaarat Bol News, she said, "I just received a soft-copy for my note and sending it across the Parisian fashion-frat and I loved the way Jitika has so thoughtfully selected the mood to represent each month".

Jitika specially thanked the models, designers and the crew that made JITIKD Calendar Models 2026 possible - Nandini Raikwar, Bipasha Chhetri, Verbena Sharma, Shalu Chauhan, Aroh, Nishant Chaudhary, Abhishek Shahi, Karan Sharma, Ritesh Singh.

BBN Internship Program 2026 l Beyond Traditions : Indian Artisans in a Global Creative World

By - Jui Deshpande

India, a country filled with hidden artistic treasures. Craftsmanship and Craftspersons have been viewed historically as creations established in a long past. Crafts are traditionally identified as cultural expressions that are generational, and thus, passively taught. The Indian craftsperson has long been viewed as a guardian of heritage, yet rarely recognised as a contemporary creator. Today, this perception is slowly evolving. Craft is recognized as a continuously emerging, dynamic medium of artistic expression evolving through the use of the artisans' creativity.

Across the country, artisans have created pieces that reflect age-old techniques while simultaneously reflecting modern styles. Tradition and modern working in parallel. This work preserves history, but also gives room for self-expression, individuality and experimentation. Craft is gradually moving beyond its original functional role, finding space within design, storytelling, and contemporary artistic practice. Through this shift, Indian artisans are redefining what craftsmanship means today.

This shift has been slowly developing into a worldwide phenomenon. Organizations and global platforms such as Homo Faber (Venice), World Crafts Council, and UNESCO Creative Cities Network are placing artisans into modern-day creative discussions. Events like London Craft Week and the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market are continuing to demonstrate that craftsmanship is not frozen in time but alive, changing and relevant. These platforms give spotlight to all those artists who are using old traditional ways of creating craft, around the globe.

At the same time, digital platforms have expanded the reach of Indian artisans, allowing their work to travel far beyond geographical boundaries. This growing visibility is encouraging new generations to explore traditional techniques while also shaping their own creative voice.

The expanding presence of Indian artisans shows that handmade objects contain more than just the artefact. These pieces of handmade artwork represent time, dedication, and the importance of human relationships, qualities often overshadowed in an age of mass production. As more contemporary creative discussions include craft, it becomes a way to build bridges between cultures while maintaining identity and creating new definitions of the importance of traditional heritage in today’s society.

Ultimately, the journey of Indian artisans reflects more than survival; it represents transformation. Craft today is not merely about preserving the past, but about shaping the present and influencing the future. In recognising artisans as creators rather than just preservers, we begin to see craftsmanship for what it truly is: a living expression of culture, creativity, and human imagination.

Not Just A Review l O Romeo

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

Done to death stories need a really innovative screenplay to capture audience attention. O Romeo fails on this count.

Ustara (Shahid Kapoor) works as a contract killer for IB officer Ismail Khan (Nana Patekar). He is being hunted by international gangster and terrorist Jalal.

Enters Afshan (Tripti Dimri); she wants to  contract him with the killings of — Jalal (Avinash Tiwari), inspector Pathare (Rahul Deshpande), don Shankar (Rohit Pathak) and lawyer Ansari (Resh Lamba).

Why; because they killed her husband, Mehmood (Vikrant Massey) when he tried to leave the gang of Jalal.

This done to death story needed a really innovative screenplay to hold any interest. Instead...

The result is a designer film with a bloated budget with absolutely no emotions. The emotional angle between the love of the protagonists Ustara and Afshan had to be very very intense for the audiences to invest in the film. It is sorely lacking and that is, as much a fault of the writing as it is of direction.

Vishal's best till date are Omkara and Maqbool; to a lesser extent Kameeney. Here he can take heart from the fact that the film is better than his earlier flops, Haider and Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola.

At the box-office after a below-average weekend, thanks to the 'managed' reviews, the going will be very very tough.

News Shorts l India’s Technology Services - Reimagination Ahead

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal at the Release of Report “India’s Technology Services - Reimagination Ahead” at Vanijya Bhawan, in New Delhi.

The report highlights the giant strides India has made in the recent past. The report also highlights the road-map ahead.

Technology and services, are one of the sectors that the government is focusing on to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. 

News Shorts l Consumer Price Index (CPI) Data - Base Year: 2024

By - Rani S

The Secretary, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Dr. Saurabh Garg addressing a press conference on release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) Data - Base Year: 2024, in New Delhi. The event saw the speakers share various data regarding the Consumer Price Index 

What is Consumer Price Index: In general terms, CPI is a measure of the average change over time in prices paid by households for a basket of goods and services, acting as a crucial indicator of inflation and cost-of-living changes. 

CPI is essential for informing monetary policy, adjusting wages/benefits, evaluating economic health, and guiding investment decisions.

News Shorts l Acquisition of 8 Dornier-228 Aircraft

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft along with Operational Role Equipment for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in New Delhi.

The acquisition is seen as a major boost for the Indian Defence Forces. Experts say that this acquisition will be a major boost for ICG.

BBN Internship Program 2026 l How Small Breaks Reset the Mind and Reduce Stress

By - Jui Deshpande

Life, as we grow, turns out to be a task. A demanding one. It asks more from us than we expect, pushes us into roles we never imagined, and keeps us moving forward. We continue to live, to function, to progress but are we truly living? Constant rush of life. Juggling between many responsibilities becomes exhausting. At one point, it may also push one to their lowest. This endless running in life can turn into an unhealthy lifestyle. To overcome this, we are often advised to take breaks. Moments to rejuvenate, relax and clear your head. But these breaks do not always require expensive trips, fancy plans or long leaves from work. The alternative, easy to adapt, is to take micro breaks. Micro-escapes, often called micro-breaks, are short pauses taken during everyday life that help reset the mind, reduce overwhelm, and restore emotional balance without needing long holidays or big changes. 

The idea is simple. You steal 15-20 mins for yourself and do something that you like. It can help overcome everyday stress by engaging in some form of pleasurable activity. Activities can be small, such as walking outdoors, listening to music, having a warm drink, writing in your journal or turning off your device for a period of time. These are things we often hear about in daily life, advice that sounds almost too simple to matter. But here is the truth: simple actions often create the biggest changes. What we tend to ignore because it feels obvious or ordinary can sometimes be exactly what we need. No grand advice, no piles of self-help books, no complicated solutions and perhaps that is why we overlook it.

While the short break may feel unimportant, it is actually a time of restoration to normalcy. A break allows the mind to relax and catch its breath again and helps become less cluttered from everyday tension. It brings some clarity that would otherwise be eliminated with constant activity. The calmer a person is, the easier it is to concentrate, better emotional and mental health and it becomes easier to manage day to day activities. Over time, if you welcome these small breaks, you will avoid exhaustion and maintain a healthier rhythm of life.

Micro-escapes are often disregarded as they are simple alternatives to multiple calendar dates that require travel. We live in a culture of overworking ourselves and so “non-doing” can feel pointless and counterproductive. Many of us feel we need to earn rest and don’t see the necessity in taking time away for our own self. Over time this mindset makes us ignore our bodies and minds when they request stillness, even in the most subtle of ways.

While an escape may not always necessarily be about distance , it may be more about being mindful. Micro-escapes remind us that moments create balance vs. milestones. Taking a minute away, being in silence or finding comfort are all simple and effective ways to restore some of what we lose by living in constant motion. By learning how to take a step back even for a few minutes, we may actually learn how to not just continue to move forward but we may learn how to improve our quality of life in doing so. It’s for all those who need to catch a breath. We don’t always need to disappear to find peace. Sometimes, a small pause is enough to lift us into calm and clarity.